ABUJA, FCT– The Joint Admissions and Enlisting Board (JAMB) has announced an extension for the sale of 2026 Direct Entry (DE) application forms, moving the deadline to Might 8, 2026.
The decision, focused on guaranteeing all qualified candidates have the chance to request tertiary education, was divulged by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, in a statement released on Wednesday.
In addition to the timeframe extension by JAMB, the Board has actually authorized five brand-new registration centres across the country to relieve pressure in high-demand areas.
The extension becomes part of a purposeful strategy by the Board to accommodate direct entry candidates who may have dealt with difficulties during the preliminary registration window.
By moving the closing date from its earlier schedule to Might 8, JAMB intends to eliminate the danger of any prospective DE prospect being denied access to the 2026 academic session.
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To support this extension, the Board has actually designated five additional centres to help with a smoother registration procedure, efficient right away or from Thursday, April 30, 2026, depending upon the area.
Freshly Approved Registration Centres:
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Kwara State: Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), Mini Campus, University of Ilorin.
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Ogun State (Ota): Bells University of Technology, Km 8, Idiroko Road.
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Ogun State (Ago-Iwoye): Olabisi Onabanjo University, Centre 1.
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Oyo State: Prof. Usman E-Learning Centre, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo.
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Lagos State: Person Development Efforts (Grace House), Onike, Sabo (Commencing April 30, 2026).
Potential prospects are recommended that all JAMB workplaces nationwide, including Expert Registration Centres (PRCs) and Professional Evaluating Centres (PTCs), remain completely operational for the duration of the workout.
The Board emphasises that the DE window is particularly for candidates looking for admission into the second year (200 Level) of a degree program by means of A-level outcomes, diplomas, or other recognised expert credentials.
With the brand-new deadline fast approaching, JAMB encourages applicants to make use of the freshly approved centres to prevent last-minute hurries.
Prospects are also reminded to ensure their verification documents from granting organizations (such as ND, HND, or NCE) are current to prevent hold-ups in the registration process.
The Board repeated its dedication to a transparent and inclusive admission procedure, noting that these procedures are essential to promote the integrity of the 2026 admission cycle while being responsive to the requirements of the Nigerian student population.